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Telegram to Mrs Fox from OC 460 Squadron
Informs he that her husband was missing as a result of air operations on night 29/30 July
Translation of document written by Thorsen with some thoughts about Sydney Fox's crashed aircraft.
Includes some detail about Sydney Fox and W/O Reginald Burcher RAAF (Wireless Operator). Complains that RAF did not take much trouble with salvage of aircraft or identification of crew. This explains why there were so many commonwealth missing. He…
Sydney Fox RAF personnel documents
Shows date of presumed death, stamped non-effective. Includes personal information, next of kin, list of postings and trade training.
Sydney Fox’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Sydney Fox’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 26th August 1942 until 28th July 1943. During this time he had trained as a flight engineer.
Trained at No. 4 School of Technical Training, followed by operational posting to 460…
Trained at No. 4 School of Technical Training, followed by operational posting to 460…
Frank King's service record
A printed card (form 543) with typed and handwritten information regarding Frank King's service between March 1941 and his discharge from the RAF on 28 August 1946. His length of service is recorded as 5 years and 7 days.
Frank King's Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book
Oberver's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book for Sergeant Frank King covering the period 12 January 1943 to 31 July 1945 and detailing training flights, operations and air transport flights. Served with 76 Squadron, 156 Squadron, 1656 Conversion Unit…
Fourteen airman in front of Lancaster
Fourteen men including air and ground crew alongside the port mid fuselage of a Lancaster. Submitted with caption 'Milligan, Plt Off Notley and crew with Lancaster ND822 AR-L 460 sqn Binbrook late '44'. Additional information kindly provided by the…
A large group of airmen in front of a Lancaster
A large group of airmen, some with parachute harness and parachutes standing in front of a Lancaster with letter 'Q' and 'Queenie' nose art. Submitted with caption 'Milligan, Lancaster AR-Q 'Queenie' with squadron aircrew 460 sqn Binbrook '44'.…
The log-books of Ted Milligan RAF 152506
Starts with a list containing personal details and a list of postings. Mentions Wellington conversion and heavy conversion unit before joining 460 Squadron at RAF Binbrook. Mentions that he did 33 operations crewed with P/O Lyall J Notley RAAF. Then…
The Last Flight
The last flight of Lancaster LM381.
Lancaster LM381
A history of Brian's Lancaster.
The Last Flight
Dedicated to the crew of LM381. it includes details of Elsham Wolds and its squadrons then details events on the night Brian was killed. Included is a photograph of the graves of the five crew members who died that night.
Lancaster
Side view of Lancaster parked on airfield. Another aircraft in the distance. Submitted with caption 'Lancaster III ND968 AR-O 460 Sqn Binbrook '45 [David Fellowes]'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Lancaster on airfield
Rear quarter view of a Lancaster with squadron letters 'AR-O' parked on dispersal. Captioned 'Oboe II'. Submitted with caption 'Lancaster III ND968 AR-O 460 sqn Binbrook '45 2 [David Fellowes]'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Lancaster parked on dispersal
Side view of a Lancaster aircraft letter 'G' and many operation tally symbols below cockpit. A hangar can be seen in the background. Submitted with caption 'Lancaster I W4783 AR-G 460 Sqn Binbrook '45 [David Fellowes]'. Additional information kindly…
Pilot leaning out of cockpit window
A airman wearing side cap leaning out of the port cockpit window of a Lancaster with name 'CSMA'S HERO' underneath cockpit. Submitted with caption 'Fg Off Whitmarsh in cockpit of W4783 AR-G 460 Sqn Binbrook '45 [David Fellowes]'. Additional…
Six aircrew
Six airmen wearing battledress with brevet and side caps, two squatting and four standing behind. In the background trees and roof of a house. Submitted with caption 'Fg Off Whitmarsh and crew 460 Sqn Binbrook '45 [David Fellowes]'. Additional…
Page from flying log book
A page from log book showing operations to Dortmund, Duisburg, Pforzheim and Neuss in February 1945. His pilot on operations was Flying Officer Whitmarsh
The old team - seven airmen
Seven airmen in a variety of uniform and flying kit sitting and standing in two rows. Signatures for "D G Fellowes, ? Collett, unreadable signature, ? Wilson, A S Sheppard, K De La Mott, Jock Turnhall'. Two versions of the same image, the second…
Interview with David Fellowes
David discusses his crew over photograph taken at RAF Hixon and goes on to describe flying and other activities while at OTU. He briefly mentions attending gunnery school and other gunnery training. He recalls their Australian skipper getting…
Transcript of conversation with David Fellowes
Discusses crew over photograph taken at RAF Hixon. Went on to describe flying and other activities while at OTU. Brief mention of attending gunnery school and other gunnery training. Recalls their Australian skipper getting permission for them to go…
Douglas Ross Arrowsmith’s pilots flying log book
Pilots flying log book for Douglas Ross Arrowsmith, covering the period from 15 January 1943 to 3 September 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 1 Elementary Flying Training School RAF RAAF…
Lancaster W4783
Side view of a Lancaster registration 'W4783', letter 'G'. parked on grass with hangar in the far distance. Large number in nine rows of operation symbols on nose. Another Lancaster in the distance with squadron code AR-L (460 Squadron).
Phillip Ward’s Royal Canadian Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book.
Phillip Ward’s Flying Log Book as an Air Gunner/Wireless Operator and Bomb Aimer from 14th April 1941 until 24th August 1945. Initial training at No. 2 Wireless School, RCAF Calgary, then No. 2 Bombing and Gunnery School and 20 Operational Training…
Interview with Kenneth Ivan Duddell
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Ken joined the RAF in January 1942 and qualified as a flight engineer in July 1943 at RAF St Athans. He passed through a number of RAF stations before they were posted to RAF Elsham Wolds and flew operations as a flight engineer with 460, 12 and 103…